The Larry Craig Thing, Again, is Saying, "it is my Intent", the Same as Saying, "I Promise"?

Question

MadLibs, my Thoughts too.

Thanks K.

K, you Have Reason to Be Pessimistic.

Answer 1

Pfffft, "I intend" to do something often means nothing, in my mind, let alone an equivalent of "promise". I don't think "intend" and "promise" are generally anywhere near one another in meaning.

This is very pessimistic, I know, but I often wonder what happened to a person's word meaning something in today's world.

So many people, that I encounter, aside from family and real friends, intend to do many things that they *never* get around to. They pay lip-service only seemingly to reap the emotional benefits of a thank-you and other means of appreciation. But, for a deed that will never be done. What a contradiction. and A HUGE pet peeve of mine.

In the public arena? In politics? Saying "I intend" to do something I would think even farther way from what will be actualized as behaviour. A very non-commital (strategic?) statement, perhaps, so as to appease everyone and p!ss off no one.

EDIT: Thanx! Sorry, I kept editing and adding to my answer. I'm finished now (*wink*).

Answer 2

The way he said it sounded like a promise with only the date uncertain. Seeing as how he said it to take pressure off from those demanding his being expelled, it amounted to a promise. He represents many things that are wrong in this country today. Things that are wrong not only with the Republican party but to some extent the Democrats as well.

There is no word in the English language that he couldn't weasel out of, even if he'd said "I will" or "I promise", the only thing that would be binding would be a written resignation and as we have seen he does not think he has to abide by what he has sworn, signed and agreed to in court.

All those who think they are above the law should be kept beneath the ground.

Answer 3

No, intent does not mean promise. People "intend" to do things all of the time but never do.

Answer 4

I thought the two were the same. I guess its another politician talking out of both sides of his mouth.

Answer 5

No. Your promise has to be fulfilled. Intention is not binding.

Answer 6

LARRY CRAIG IS INNOCENT SET UP BY THE DEMOCRAT COMMUNIST PARTY.....ANYONE THAT BELIEVES THIS EVIL, IS AS EVIL AS THE DEMOCRAT COMMUNIST PARTY!!